Laundry Room Ideas for Small Spaces

Does your laundry room feel cramped? Most laundry areas are small to begin with, and having piles of clothing and linens within that space doesn't help either. Are you seeking some ideas to optimize this area of your home?

Maximize space in your tiny laundry room by using the following tools:

• Rolling Carts
• Cubbies
• Hanging Rods
• Cabinets
• Pull-Down Drying Racks
• A Clean Countertop
• Command Hooks
• Ironing Station
• Bookshelves

Keep reading to understand how each suggestion will make your laundry room space feel larger, even if it's on the smaller side.

A rolling cart is a great tool to use if you have a lot of items in your laundry room. Thanks to its wheels, you can pull the cart anywhere you need it. Depending on your washer and dryer setup, you might be able to slide the cart in between the two machines. Then, the cart can hold your detergent, dryer sheets, bleach, and more. 



Are your washer and dryer not laid out like that? That’s fine. You can place the cart in a corner near the washer. That way, you can grab your detergent and bleach with ease instead of reaching for them on a high shelf.

If a cart isn't your style, try some cubbies instead. You can take the items you have stored on shelves and organize them into cubbies in a way that suits your needs. They're also helpful with clearing up valuable floor space. 

Hanging rods will help keep your clothes and hangers organized. Plus, your floors will stay clear and the tops of your machines will remain clutter-free. Hanging rods are also great for drying your more delicate items that can't handle the normal drying cycle. At the same time, keep track of pieces that need to be ironed. 

Cabinets are useful for holding a number of items that tend to get lost in the laundry war. Sink-base cabinets can hold bleach, fabric softener, stain remover, and liquid detergent for your washing needs. Floating cabinets, on the other hand, can hold neatly folded towels and linens.

Some of your clothing isn't meant to be put inside the dryer. The best option may be to let them air dry. But in a small space like your laundry room, that may not be so easy. A solution to that problem is to invest in a pull-down drying rack, either wall-mounted or suspended from hooks. Choose whichever layout works best for your laundry room. 

If you have any type of countertop space in your laundry room, it's probably filled to the brim with miscellaneous items. Not only does it make the space feel more cluttered, but it also might make finding certain items quite difficult. Better Homes & Gardens suggests that you go through any piled-up mess, and find a place for each item you come across.

Command hooks are just as useful as pull-down drying racks. The right hooks are made to be strong enough to hold around seven pounds. So if you just finished drying something kind of heavy, such as a hoodie sweatshirt, you can hang it on the command hook and it'll stay in place.

You can use them for more than just clothing, too. If you have multiple hooks, use them to store additional laundry bags and perhaps some cleaning equipment as well. Again, the key is to maximize space and create efficiency. 

One of the headaches of drying clothes is ensuring that pesky wrinkles are not left behind. Remedy that problem with a foldable ironing board. Try folding it against the wall or door and keep additional tools nearby, including the iron & power cord. Having extra hangers will be convenient as well.

Bookshelves are a simple and convenient solution for laundry rooms with little space. Plus, they don't take up too much room. Pick a bookshelf in a color that matches your laundry room. That'll give the entire room added style.

Having a small laundry space can be annoying if you have a lot of stuff, but investing in a few basic items will make it feel more spacious. A little style never hurts either! You'll find some of these items convenient for every area of your house, not just the laundry room.